Citizen's Guide to Environmental Protection

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CONSTRUCTION

Auto Body Surface Coating: A Practical Guide to Reducing Air Emissions

The Automotive Refinishing Industry

Waste Audit Study: Automotive Paint Shops

CONSTRUCTION

Appropriate Measures for Reducing Lead-Paint Hazards in Historic Buildings

Managing Construction & Demolition Debris, Guide for Builders, Developers, and Contractors

Waste Audit Study: Building Construction Industry

DRY CLEANING

Alternatives to the Predominant Dry Cleaning Processes

Apparel Care and the Environment, Alternate Technologies and Labeling

Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment: Professional Fabricare Processes

Plain English Guide For the Dry Cleaners

Profile of the Dry Cleaning Industry

Source Reduction and Recycling of Halogenated Solvents in the Dry Cleaning Industry

Viable Alternatives to Perchloroethylene in Dry Cleaning

ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

Electronics: A New Opportunity For Waste Prevention, Reuse, and Recycling

Environmental Compliance and P2 Guide for the Electronics and Computer Industry

Printed Wiring Board Pollution Prevention and Control Technology

Profile of the Electronics and Computer Industry

Profile of the Electronics and Computer Industry, in Spanish

The Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Industry

FIBERGLASS FABRICATION

The Fiberglass-Reinforced and Composite Plastics Industry

Waste Reduction Strategies For Fiberglass Fabricators

FOOD PROCESSING

Eco-Efficiency Manual for Meat Processing

Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention Guide for the Food Processing Industry

FOUNDRIES & METAL CASTING

Metal Casting and Heat Treating Industry

Profile of the Iron and Steel Industry

Profile of the Metal Casting Industry

GENERAL INFORMATION

A Guide to Environmental and Resource Efficient Business Practices

Chemicals in Your Community

Framework for Responsible Environmental Decision-Making: Using Life Cycle Assessment

Getting to Smart Growth: 100 Policies for Implementation

South Coast AQMD Interagency Complaint / Information Referral List

USEPA AP-42 Compilation of Air Emission Factors, 5th ed

Water Efficiency Manual For Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Facilities

HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CARE

Medical Treatment Facility Pollution Prevention Guide

Nurses and Environmental Health: Success Through Action

Profile of the Healthcare Industry

Reducing Mercury Use in Healthcare, Promoting a Healthier Environment

HOUSEHOLD WASTE

A-Way with Waste, 4th ed

Used Dry Cell Batteries: Is a Collection Program Right For Your Community?

INDUSTRY PROFILES, MISCELLANEOUS

Environmental Management Guide for Small Laboratories

Greening the Lodging Industry

Finding and Reducing Waste in Plastics Processing

Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Opportunities for the Mining Industry

Profile of the Agricultural Chemical, Pesticide, and Fertilizer Industry

Profile of the Agricultural Livestock Production Industry

Profile of the Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Industry

Profile of the Inorganic Chemical Industry, in Spanish

Profile of the Inorganic Chemical Industry

Profile of the Lumber and Wood Products Industry

Profile of the Metal Mining Industry

Profile of the Nonferrous Metals Industry

Profile of the Non-Fuel, Non-Metal Mining Industry

Profile of the Oil and Gas Extraction Industry

Profile of the Organic Chemical Industry, 2nd Edition

Profile of the Organic Chemical Industry, in Spanish

Profile of the Petroleum Refining Industry

Profile of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Profile of the Printing and Publishing Industry

Profile of the Pulp and Paper Industry, 2nd Edition

Profile of the Plastic Resin and Manmade Fiber Industries

Profile of the Rubber and Plastics Industry, 2nd Edition

Profile of the Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products Industry

Profile of the Textile Industry

Profile of the Wood Furniture and Fixtures Industry

Source Reduction Recommendations for Precious Metal Platers

METAL FINISHING & PLATING

Alternate Metal Finishes

P2 Concepts & Practices for Metal Plating and Finishing

Pollution Prevention and Best Management Practices for Metal Finishing Facilities

Pollution Prevention for the Electroplating and Metal Finishing Industry

Pollution Prevention in Metal Finishing: Plating

The Metal Finishing Industry

Waste Minimization For the Metal Finishing Industry, Bilingual Manual

WMOA's for East L.A. Enterprise Zone Metal Plating Facilities

METAL MACHINING & FABRICATION

The Fabricated Metal Products Industry

Pollution Prevention Guide to Using Metal Removal Fluids in Machining Operations

Profile of the Fabricated Metal Products Industry

Profile of the Fabricated Metal Products Industry, in Spanish

Waste Minimization in Metal Parts Cleaning

OFFICE BUILDINGS & OPERATIONS

Cleaning for Health: Products and Practices for a Safer Indoor Environment

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Programs and Strategies

Establishing a Waste Reduction Program at Work

Green Federal Facilities, 2nd ed

Indoor Air Quality Walkthrough Inspection Checklist for Schools

Profile of Federal Facilities

Profile of Local Government Operations

Waste at Work: Prevention Strategies for the Bottom Line

PAINTS & COATINGS

Manual, Pollution Prevention in the Paints and Coatings Industry

Paint Stripping Methods

Paint Waste Reduction and Disposal Options

Source Reduction and Recycling of Halogenated Solvents in Paint Stripping

The Paint Manufacturing Industry

PHOTO-PROCESSING

A Guide for Photo Processors

Code of Management Practice, Guide for Photo Processors

Preventing Pollution in Photo Processing

The Photoprocessing Industry

POLLUTION PREVENTION

Chemical Manufacturing: Pollution Prevention Opportunities Checklist

Facility Pollution Prevention Guide

Guide to Industrial Assessments for Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency

Industrial Solvents Pollution Prevention Handbook

The Keys to Success: A Compilation of Workable P2 Integration Techniques

REGULATIONS & ENFORCEMENT

Business Guide to Environmental Services

Chemical Industry Compliance Improvement Tool

City of Los Angeles Pretreatment Program Compliance Guide

Common Waste Generator Violations

Community Guide to Environmental Services

Environmental Enforcement A Citizen's Guide

Illegal Dumping Prevention Guidebook

The Environmental Assessment and Management (TEAM) Guide, California Supplement

Title III List of Lists, Consolidated List of Chemicals

RESTAURANTS & FOOD SERVICE

Recycling and Waste Reduction at Convenience Stores

Recycling and Waste Reduction in the Restaurant Industry

Restaurant Guide to Waste Reduction and Recycling: Food for Thought

Restaurant Waste Reduction Manual

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

After the Storm - A Citizen's Guide to Understanding Stormwater

Reference Guide for Stormwater Best Management Practices

TRANSPORTATION

Environmental Screening Checklist and Workbook for the Water Transportation Industry

Profile of the Aerospace Industry

Profile of the Air Transportation Industry

Profile of the Ground Transportation Industry Trucking, Railroad, and Pipeline

Profile of the Motor Vehicle Assembly Industry

Profile of the Shipbuilding and Repair Industry

Profile of the Transportation Equipment Cleaning Industry

Profile of the Water Transportation Industry

The Marine Maintenance and Repair Industry

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention Guide for Vehicle Maintenance Shops

Environmental Impact of End-of-Life Vehicles

Vehicle Maintenance: Self-Assessment Guide to Waste Prevention, Education, & Management